Device for making the yarn loops of crocheted rugs



y 1952 I M. G. BROOKS 2,603,957

DEVICE FOR MAKING THE YARN LOOPS OF CROCHETED RUGS Filed May 1, 1950Enventor Gttornegs Patented July 22 1952 UNITED STATES PATENT; OFFICE"DEVICE FOR MAKING THE YARN LOOPS OF CROCHETED RUGS Marguerite G. Brooks,Darien, Conn. Application May 1, 1950,- Serial No. 159,227

. 1 V This invention relates to a device for use in making crochetedlooped yardage of the type employed in making crocheted rugs, trimmings,fringes and other articles. Somematerial usually consists of anelongated row of yarn loops, joined to and held together by. a crochetedbacking or connecting strip formed by Crocheting a strand of 2 Claims.(Cl. 66-1) material separate from the yarn forming the loops.

This is done by passing the strand forming the crocheted strip aroundsuccessive loops of yarn as the crocheting operation proceeds. Thisrequires inserting the crochet hook through or under each successiveloop or a plurality of loops to draw the strand around it or them. Suchan operation not only requires a complicated manipulation of the hook,but frequently results as well in considerable variation in the size ofthe different loops, when similarity in size is greatly desired.

An object of this invention is to provide a device for use in makingcrocheted looped yardage constructed and arranged to greatly simplifyand expedite the operation.

A further object is to provide a device for this purpose arranged toinsure the production of yardage having loops of substantially uniformsize throughout.

A further object is to provide a device for this purpose so formed as topermit the crochet hook being quickly and easily inserted throughsuccessive yarn loops to crochet such loops onto the connecting orbacking strip.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, I have devised theconstruction illustrated in the accompanying drawing forming a part ofthis specification. It is, however, to be understood the invention isnot limited to the specific details of construction and arrangementshown, but may embody various changes and modifications within the scopeof the invention.

In this drawing:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view on an enlarged scale showing the crochetingof looped yardage with a plastic or other suitable material, so formedas to provide a loop-sizing exterior surface 6 shown in the drawing ascylindrical, around which the successive loops I of yarn are wound asthe backing or connecting strip 8 is crocheted by manipulation of thecrochet hook 9 having the usual hookedend II. I

At eachend the member 5 is formed with smoothly curved or beveled edgesI2 over which the respective yarn loops I can freely slide withouthindrance. One side of the member is'so formed as to facilitatemanipulation of the crochet hook in drawing the strand I3being crochetedaround successive free loops "I4 to secure such loops to the backing orconnecting strip 8. As illustrated, a groove l5 extends longitudinallyalong a part of the side of the member or block from one end thereof, sothat the end I I of the hook 9 can be freely and easily inserted throughone or more free loops I4 by passing it along the groove l5 under one ormore of these loops, as shown in Fig. 1.

The manner of using the device is illustrated in Fig. 1. As theloop-connecting strip 8 is progressively crocheted with the hook 9successive stitches are made by drawing the strand I3 around one or moresuccessive unsecured loops I 4 of yarn which are successively woundaround the plug or block 5 as the operation proceeds. This requiresrepeatedly thrusting the hook through such loops as above described. Thegroove I5 provides a space inside the loops through which the hook 9 canbe thrust easily and quickly, as

illustrated in Fig. 1, in order to accomplish this operation. Thisserves to incorporate successive uniform loops I4 with the connecting orbacking strip 8 as the crocheting of the latter progresses. As thematerial is drawn along the block, the finished backing 8 and theconnected loops I slide along the cylindrical ungrooved portion of theblock and subsequently slip off the end. The cylindrical surface 6provides a means for accurately sizing the successive loops so that thefinished yardage is uniform throughout and greatly improved. Thefinished product is employed in making rugs, trimmings, fringes andother products. In making round rugs, for example, the looped yardage iswound in a spiral which is sewn together. Oval rugs are formed bywinding the yardage in an oval form, or square rugs by winding it backand forth. The yarn loops form the nap of the rugs, while the crochetedstrip forms the backing. If a looped nap is desired, the loops are notcut or clipped, but they may be clipped for a longer or shorter straightnap.

The specific details of the invention as illustrated can, of course, bevariously modified and adapted within the scope of the appended claims.

tudinal open channel opening through said substantially fiat end andextending therefrom to substantially the mid-length of the body toprovide a passage through a free yarn loop passing around said body, andsaid channel being of a size to permit passage of a crochet hooklongitudinally in the channel through the loop and beyond the end of thebody to engage and draw a strand through the free loop and secure saidloop to the crocheted connecting strip.

2. A device for use in making yarn loops secured together by a crochetedstrand forming a connecting strip, comprising a body member in the formof an elongated blocl; having side walls forming a loop supportingsurface for a series of loops of loop-forming yarn wrapped around thebody in successive loops of substantially uniform size and which areslidable along the body to pass 4 off one end, the opposite end being atransverse substantially fiat surface, said body provided with an opensided groove opening through said latter end and extending from said endlongitudinally to about the mid-length of the body to provide a. spacewithin a free yarn loop passing around said body, and said groove beingof a size to permit passage of a crochet hook longitudinally in thegroove through the yarn loop and beyond the end wall to engage and drawa strand through said yarn loop and secure it to the crochetedconnecting strip.

MARGUERITE G. BROOKS.

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